Communications Advisor supporting Desjardins caisse communications, events, social media, and community relations. Advising managers and coordinating member, community, sponsorship, and internal communications.
About the role
- Senior Communications Specialist crafting executive, employee, media, and stakeholder communications for Sun Life’s financial services business. Hybrid 14-month contract supporting Finance, Legal, and Asset Management.
Responsibilities
- Provide communications support for Finance, Legal, and Sun Life Asset Management
- Write and edit presentations, speeches, briefing/media materials, web content, and other communications materials
- Develop materials and support executive meetings and events, including town halls
- Ensure aligned messaging, visually engaging materials, and seamless delivery
- Leverage communications channels to engage employees and stakeholders, tailoring content and visuals to each platform and audience, including social media
- Develop recommendations and provide communications advice to strengthen partnerships and foster relationships between business partners
- Build positive media relationships through identification of key media opportunities and proactive, timely pitching ideas
- Manage internal distribution of company messages through the global email platform and company intranet
- Analyze the effectiveness of communication programs and strategies and report on results
Requirements
- 3–5 years in a communications, public relations, consulting or journalism role, in a corporate or agency environment
- University degree in a related field (communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, etc.)
- Understanding of the external environment, media landscape and how to tell impactful stories relevant to Sun Life’s audiences
- Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to translate complex ideas into concise, audience-friendly content
- Strong visual communications skills and demonstrated experience creating polished, executive-ready PowerPoint presentations
- Experience creating content across digital, video, social media, and other technology platforms
- Hands-on experience communicating through various channels, including print, online, and social media
- Strong understanding of measurement best practices and tools for internal and external communications
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, learn new systems quickly, and exercise sound judgment independently
- Experience with HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, content management and distribution systems, media monitoring systems, and online collaboration platforms preferred
- Understanding of Corporate Office functions including Finance, Legal, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Compliance, and asset management preferred
- Previous financial services, insurance, or pension industry experience preferred; CSC designation considered an asset
- Experience working for a public company and/or supporting executive communications preferred
- Working knowledge and/or fluency in French preferred
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment
- 15 vacation days
- Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
- A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
- The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
- Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
- Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial
- Eligible employees participate in various incentive plans, with payment discretionary and subject to individual and company performance
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